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March 20, 2025

‘I don’t care if it’s perceived as a Trump idea’: Loves Park Democrat proposes cutting state taxes on tips

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December 27, 2024

Nearly 300 new state laws take effect Jan. 1. Here are key ones to know in Illinois

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by Kevin Haas

December 27, 2023

New year, new laws: More than 320 Illinois laws take effect Jan. 1

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by Kevin Haas

Winnebago County Jail

October 17, 2023

Winnebago County Jail population dips slightly one month after the end of cash bail

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Sheriff Gary Caruana

January 11, 2023

Winnebago County sheriff among those who say they won’t enforce the state’s weapons ban

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by Kevin Haas

January 11, 2023

Bill that would have capped interest rates for pawn shops stalls in Illinois

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by Kevin Haas

December 31, 2022

Illinois Supreme Court stays implementation of new law that would end cash bail

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by Kevin Haas

December 30, 2022

From a ban on latex gloves to an official state snake: Nearly 200 new laws take effect Jan. 1

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by Kevin Haas

December 29, 2022

Kankakee County judge finds end of cash bail unconstitutional, setting up Illinois Supreme Court appeal

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by Kevin Haas

December 14, 2022

Pawn shops in Rockford, across Illinois raise issue with proposed interest rate caps

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